Dated flintlock mechanism

Marcus den toom · 2nd March 2014, 09:40 PM

I have discovered a possible meaning for Burgunon!!
The area in France, called the Alsace-Lorraine, has always been a place where German and French people lived (and fought). This area is also near Burgundy, famous for the wine and good life.

The german name for Burgundy is Burgund, the French name is Bourguignon. Could the name Burgunond (on the flintlock), be a mixture between the two languages, meaning Burgundy?

Matchlock · 2nd March 2014, 11:53 PM

I think I should point out the (evident) fact that the flintlock cock of the combined mechanism of the French gun dated 1636, photographed in its half-cock position, clearly denotes a malfunction. In order to work correctly, it should lean more backwards.
Most probably the nose of the sear is missing.
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Matchlock · 2nd March 2014, 11:56 PM

As to post #5:
I think I should point out the (evident) fact that the flintlock cock of the combined mechanism of the French gun dated 1636, photographed in its half-cock position, clearly denotes a malfunction. In order to work correctly, it should lean more backwards.
Most probably the nose of the sear is missing.
m

Matchlock · 3rd March 2014, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marcus den toom

I have discovered a possible meaning for Burgunon!!
The area in France, called the Alsace-Lorraine, has always been a place where German and French people lived (and fought). This area is also near Burgundy, famous for the wine and good life.

The german name for Burgundy is Burgund, the French name is Bourguignon. Could the name Burgunond (on the flintlock), be a mixture between the two languages, meaning Burgundy?

Yeah, Marcus,

I was absolutely sure from the very beginning that it read 'Burgunon' for Burgundy.

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fernando · 3rd March 2014, 02:42 PM

How about BURGUÑON ... Spanish for Bourguignon

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Why not consider that arabesc as a tild accent

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Marcus den toom · 3rd March 2014, 03:22 PM

A valid assumption Fernando

Burgundy had a Spanish duke during 31 July 1621 to 17 September 1665 (Phillip VIII).
Louis XIV became king only after 1643 so a Spanish name for Burgundy might very well be the case here.

thank you

2nd March 2014, 09:40 PM	#1
Marcus den toom Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Netherlands Posts: 541	I have discovered a possible meaning for Burgunon!! The area in France, called the Alsace-Lorraine, has always been a place where German and French people lived (and fought). This area is also near Burgundy, famous for the wine and good life. The german name for Burgundy is Burgund, the French name is Bourguignon. Could the name Burgunond (on the flintlock), be a mixture between the two languages, meaning Burgundy?

2nd March 2014, 11:53 PM	#2
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	I think I should point out the (evident) fact that the flintlock cock of the combined mechanism of the French gun dated 1636, photographed in its half-cock position, clearly denotes a malfunction. In order to work correctly, it should lean more backwards. Most probably the nose of the sear is missing. m

2nd March 2014, 11:56 PM	#3
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	As to post #5: I think I should point out the (evident) fact that the flintlock cock of the combined mechanism of the French gun dated 1636, photographed in its half-cock position, clearly denotes a malfunction. In order to work correctly, it should lean more backwards. Most probably the nose of the sear is missing. m

3rd March 2014, 02:42 PM	#5
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	How about BURGUÑON ... Spanish for Bourguignon . Why not consider that arabesc as a tild accent . . Attached Images Last edited by fernando; 3rd March 2014 at 02:59 PM.

3rd March 2014, 03:22 PM	#6
Marcus den toom Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Netherlands Posts: 541	A valid assumption Fernando Burgundy had a Spanish duke during 31 July 1621 to 17 September 1665 (Phillip VIII). Louis XIV became king only after 1643 so a Spanish name for Burgundy might very well be the case here. thank you